May 1 is National Golf Day - sure, it would be preferable to have warmer weather, but it coincides with the rest of North America. And what better time to get people thinking about joining a golf club? Or getting out to play?

From Golf Canada: Did you know that -

- more than five million golfers play close to 60 million rounds annually at nearly 2,300 golf facilities from coast to coast—the most participated sport in this country?

- golf is a significant economic driver generating more than $14.3 billion in economic impact and employing more than 300,000 jobs, nearly 40% of which are summer students?

- direct revenues generated by golf courses and their facilities ($5.0 billion) rivals the revenues generated by all other participation sports and recreation facilities combined ($4.8 billion)?

- golf courses host more than 37,000 charity events that raise more than $533 million annually to support important causes?

- the health benefits of moderate-intensity physical activity, burning 850 to 1,500 calories as well as muscle endurance, blood circulation, flexibility, and mental health along with respiratory, metabolic, and cardiovascular improvements can’t be discounted?

- golf, as a safe and inclusive family sport, is good for our children, instilling etiquette and values such as integrity, honest, fair play, and the spirit of camaraderie?

While most of us were watching The Masters and cheering on Corey Conners from here, two of our members were actually there on Saturday. Gail and Terry Richards are pictured in front of the iconic clubhouse and as Gail said "I took a little piece of Dalewood to The Masters - my pink hat!"

Are you "Rules Ready"? 

If you would like to learn about all the rule changes and refresh your memory on others, come to the Rules Seminar presented by the GAO on Tuesday, April 23 at 7pm. Thanks to Brad for organizing it.

In the meantime, you can prepare by looking at the Golf Rules section on the tab above this post. There are explanations, diagrams, and videos. 

Don't forget the Open House Saturday, April 6 11am - 5pm. 

Save the date - May 4 - our Opening Meeting.

Laura and René were golfing with their Panama City Beach buddies. Laura shot 84 on this day!!

Sandi and Claudia competed this week in the Ontario 55+ Games in Huntsville. They represented District 12, which is this area and Peterborough. Seven of the women were from Cobourg and they qualified at a tournament in November. 12 teams applied to go and 8 got in. They won their pool of four teams (undefeated and with no goals against!) and advanced to the final where they won the Gold Medal game 2-1.
This qualifies them for the Canadian Senior Games in Kamloops in 2020. (The delay is because the winter Games only happen every two years.)

Congratulations, Sandi and Claudia!!

"The Pembertons stopping for a beer at the 3rd floor of the Cheeky Monkey cafe on the Malecon in Puerto Vallarta and the amazing view of a sunset into the ocean from our balcony. Forgot what it looks like when your tan also includes your feet, left hand, and forehead! A note to Lynn Marie ... have found the most refreshing drink ... half beer and half frozen margarita!"

Tracey and Eldon were happy to be hosting Shirley for a few days in Myrtle Beach. Here are Patty, Shirley, and Tracey on the Fazio Course at Barefoot Resort on a gorgeous day. "We even managed a couple of birdies."

Look who ELSE was in Viet Nam this week:

But more importantly, Susan R-F and Ene were there as well. They travelled 5 miles straight up in an open air cable car to visit the Golden Hands Bridge in Viet Nam.

Thanks for sending the vacation pictures, Susan!

Laura and John are enjoying some golf with Bridget and Doug at Crown Colony GC 

in very hot Fort Myers, FL. 

After Diane and Sandi finished their second "Nancy Lopez Adventure" in California, they met up with Mary Lou and Lynn Marie. They enjoyed a round at Los Robles GC in Thousand Oaks and some "Dalewood camaraderie" afterwards.